Re: WTB: Broken 19VLUP22 tube or mounting ear

Yes... I agree....

Which is why I thought a good strong structural epoxy resin would solve the
problem, so I could glue the ear back on without causing any damage to the
existing strap ? - Is this still a barking mad idea, or does it sound the
most sensible solution ?

Regards, Colin

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Robertson" <pinball@telus.net>
To: <rasterlist@vectorlist.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: RASTER: WTB: Broken 19VLUP22 tube or mounting ear

> Colin Davies wrote:
>>
>> Hi, I've got a tube with a broken ear too... amplifone 19" one...
>>
>> I thought about re-attatching this with some kind of epoxy resin... maybe
>> some High-Strengh metal loaded stuff.....
>>
>> Also considered fabricating something with an L shaped bent piece of
>> metal with the ear welded to it, so it went round the top and side....
>> that could be expoxied too it too and would give extra strength.....
> Might work, but could be dangerous.
>
>>
>> The strap on my monitor is kind of crimped on, so can't be easily
>> removed.
> You really don't seem to understand - that strap is an anti-implosion
> safety device. If you damage, remove, it or attempt to modify the strap
> the tube can (and likely will) implode.
>
> If you remove the strap the tube implodes, if you try and solder, braze,
> hot-melt, or heat the strap the tube implodes - there are likely NO safe
> solutions that do not result in the tube imploding. These are bombs!
>
> I wouldn't risk it...
>
> John :-#(#
>>
>> Obviously you couldn't weldthe ear on (might magnetise the tube !!) or
>> solder it !!
>>
>> Regards, Colin
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Robertson" <pinball@telus.net>
>> To: <rasterlist@vectorlist.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 9:28 PM
>> Subject: Re: RASTER: WTB: Broken 19VLUP22 tube or mounting ear
>>
>>
>>> Mit Matelske wrote:
>>>> I'm looking for a mounting ear for a 19VLUP22 monitor. I have a tube
>>>> that
>>>> has a broken ear and needs replacement.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>>
>>>> Mit
>>> If you are talking about the four metal tabs that are attached to the
>>> metal strap that goes around the edge of the picture tube - then do NOT
>>> attempt to repair this!
>>>
>>> If you remove or fiddle with the strap the tube will likely implode!
>>>
>>> Instead find an old 19" RCA or Electrohome TV from the 1970s with a
>>> turret tuner - chances are not bad that the tube is our standard CGA.
>>>
>>> Do not bother with Japanese or other foreign TVs as the tubes are
>>> different, only North American manufactured TVs have a chance of being
>>> correct.
>>>
>>> Someone should make a list of TVs that used that tube (or compatible
>>> tubes) now that the US is phasing out broadcast NTSC TV.
>>>
>>> John :-#)#
>>>
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